Maki and Andy, this video is absolutely amazing and full of very necessary information that will save a lot of time to help anyone in making decisions in how to outfit their catamaran. We are amazed how much knowledge you both have gained in such a short time. We are always looking forward to your next episode with great anticipation! We are so proud of you both along with our great grandsons! Thank you and please stay safe.
Thanks Dad! 😘😊. There's definitely a lot to learn and think about but it becomes second nature after a while. That said, making the initial decisions is a big deal because unfortunately all this stuff isn't free and making the wrong decisions will be costly. Just trying to pay it forward and help others that want to chase their dreams of sailing the big blue oceans (or lakes). Hugs and love from all of us including your two "Floating Chef's" grandsons! 😜
Hi Peter, Thank you for your kind comment......we really appreciate it. Our boys are very much enjoying this new life experience and as parents we count our blessings to be able to do this as a family now while Oliver and Lukas are still young but old enough to remember this adventure for the rest of their lives. Thank you for joining the journey with us!
What can I say but.... Loving it... Don’t be afraid to share a few laughs with us. I still walk into walls in the morning and I have been getting out of bed all my life. Cheers.... :))
hahaha we've been known to walk into a few walls ourselves! Thanks for the comment and joining the journey with us. We'll be putting out more videos pushing to make them weekly and we'll definitely dial in some laughter :-).
Thank you Don. We thought if we're going to invest into a boat like this and take our kids out on the open seas, we better know what we're doing! :-). The boys LOVE being on the boat and all the new places they've had a chance to see and learn about!
The White Egret is an awesome bird! Especially when they walk the tight rope on our dock lines :-). In past chapters of our lives both Maki and I worked in the airline industry which hammered safety first into our heads. We are out here to have a great life experience with our boys and show them this beautiful world of ours but safety first. I worked in the entertainment industry for years and there was always a posted sign on set that read: "Safety Is No Accident!" Thanks for joining the adventure.....we truly hope you enjoy the videos! All the best, ~Andy
HI Noli, Glad you liked it, it took about 4 hours to put that 1min. intro together..but we wanted to pass on strong and emotional message for all the frontline health workers and we truly hope we succeeded! Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care and be safe! ~Maki and the OliLuki Crew
I am glad to see you living your dream together. I think having everyone involved is a great way to become a team. All of your sailing related activities can count toward schooling.
Hi Dee, we are big believers in every family member knowing as much as possible. Not only are the boys learning a lot but we become a stronger, safer crew. Along the way we are all learning, seeing and doing many new things and best of making great family memories together :-). Thank you for joining the journey....we hope you enjoy the videos! Stay safe and take care! Andy
What a spectacular intro! I really like the idea of having a fresh intro, especially for current times. Y'all are going to become epic videographers. I am amazed how each of you work as a team. Andy is a great teacher for these young boys. 👍 Obviously, the first time around, showing the boys the mechanical aspects was for us viewers also. I don't expect they will get everything the very first time, nor do I expect the repetition of instruction for them to be in every video. They will grasp it soon. Way to go Dad! Much better than any other "kid boat" channel I have seen. 👏 No clue where Maki gets her cooking skills, or what the dishes are. But, everything I have seen so far looks amazing 😋. Eventually she will have to share some recipes through video instruction with us once y'all get your routine sorted and you are more settled in. Great safety features for the boys. I'm hooked on this channel and just one more video to be caught up. S/V OliLuki did not disappoint ❤️🤙
Hi Curt! Thank you very much for your kind words. Both Maki and I work very well as a team to take advantage of every teachable moment out here on the boat. Literally everything is a learning or teaching moment for us all and we decided as parents before moving aboard the boat the best way for the boys to learn was to be active crew members doing the daily chores and activities. They now know several sailing knots they understand tacking and point of sail etc, etc. as well as clean and scrubbing the boat down regularly. All things they had no clue about before starting out. Maki loves cooking and really takes care of us all with super nutritious foods! She said she'll be happy to share her recipes so stay tuned!
So very happy for your family. My family traveled and lived in many countries with me until I retired. It was a great way to grow up for them.I could imagine what it is like aboard. Have fun teaching and showing the boys things they will never forget!
What a great gift you gave your family to travel to so many countries to see and learn so many new cultures, foods, languages, religions, traditions etc. Great memories they'll always have with them! The boys are loving learning and seeing so many new things. We are very grateful to be able to do this at their age. Thanks for joining the journey.....hope you continue to enjoy the videos! Stay safe...... ~Andy & Maki
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 I wish the same for your family. These memories, we often talk about and laugh about. The languages, I arrived to pick up my son at his school one day..earlier than normal. I saw him playing with another boy off in the distance and as they ran they yelled, having the time of their lives. I only realized that he was speaking Mandarin when they were very near. So many stories...
@@GS-kx1ys How cool is that! Children are absolutely amazing at how fast they learn and pick up information. With their minds wide open anything is possible! All the very best to you and your family! Stay safe :-)
Great to hear from you! Hope you are both well :-). Hope it's not to crazy where you're floating :-)). We'll definitely be in touch as we head back South! Stay safe! All the best, ~Andy, Maki, Oliver and Lukas
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'll let Maki know you love the editing.....she works so hard to make each video and good as possible. We have had many comments asking for more videos and I promise more are coming with more frequency. Thanks again for joining the journey with us and stay safe!
My favorite crew! What to say, you are the bes, brave and with the good energy..Maki bravo for sailing! Andy, Oliver and Lucas really serious crew...Hugs and kisses from Belgrade Ivana Jankovic :) P.S. Pie looks perfect :)
Hi Ivana! So good to hear from you! We are so very much enjoying our time on OliLuki and sailing / traveling. It's a great experience for Maki and I but we are the most excited about seeing Oliver and Lukas's eyes wide open, seeing and learning so many new things every day. We hope to head your way and have you on board.......that will be fantastic! ~Andy
Thanks so much Francois. Given the global event of Covid-19 and all the crazy hard work the medical sector is doing to help, we want to take a moment to say "Thank You". Thank you for your kind comment....we truly hope you continue to enjoy the videos! We are working hard to try to release them with more frequency :-). All the best and stay safe! ~Andy & Maki
Hi Anura, we are slowly heading out of FL...( we do love FL way to much) you will see it in our next video! Thanks for watching! Be safe, ~Maki and the crew
Please commit to at least ONE video a week of at least 5 minutes. Yes, your videos are that good. Besides I am living vicariously through you and the family. God Bless and be safe!
Hi Bob! We are going to start putting videos out once a week, even if it's less than 10 minutes in length. It has been a crazy busy few months as we've been getting into our sailing groove, but we're now on a roll and we have lots to share so stay tuned! Thank you for spending a part of your day with us....hope you continue to enjoy the videos! All the best and stay safe! ~Andy
Hi Manolo, we're already tucked in nicely at a marina and will hang here until the storm passes :-). Then it's time to travel further up the Chesapeake!
This is a continuing great story. I just love watching the boys, and the incredible adventure they're preparing to go on. Both are so equally adorable, and it's just wonderful watching them soak up all that instruction. What a beautiful boat too, a magnificent vessel for a family. On your life jackets, do they have a water activated personal locator beacon?
Hi David, Thank you so much for the kind comment. The boys are so incredibly excited to be on the boat and seeing so many new places. They definitely soak up everything wether we're teaching them directly or they are just watching and learning. They both said they are ready to drive the boat! :-). Yes we have a rescueME MOB1 from Ocean Signal (oceansignal.com/products/mob1/) for each of us. The boys LOVE all the gadgets and have learned how to use them all :-). Fun is on the menu but safety is and always will be our absolute priority aboard OliLuki. Thanks so much for joining the journey with us! Stay safe! ~Andy
Thanks Angus, I knew I messed up something :-) ...I am always checking my spelling but didn't double check the correct state...must be the ocean, way too many waives and those pretty sunsets. Thanks for the comment, always welcomed! Best to you, ~Maki and the Crew
I'm enjoying comparing your experience with the pod cast 'covert castaway' . They are picking their boat up in France ( not a leopard) , I'm surprised to you did have your boys do a simple practical sailing class . Cheers Warren
Our boys attended sailing school in Newport, CA which they absolutely loved and excelled in. It was AMAZING to see them sail and tack through a set course! We felt it very important they understand the basics of sailing along with the terminology of the sailing world before we started this adventure. It has proven to be a great investment of time and money as they are now very active members of our crew. :-). Thank you for joining our journey. Stay safe! ~Andy
Hello !, I have discovered your channel, some weeks ago, and I have to say that your history is especially motivational, for many families like ours. Thanks for sharing a part of your life in this way, that is so kind from you. In this "social media" environment, it not easy to find something remarkable and inspirational to improve the quality of life as a family, especially for the kids in the middle of the best growing up age. I have a question regarding some gadgets you use, I really apprecieate it your advice about watches for sailing, according to your experience. I am looking for a worth it wristwatch, and I check some brans like Garmin or Suunto, but it is really difficult to find the right one. I appreciate your answer and comments, about that. I really enjoy you videos, thanks for those and take care ! Have a good sailings ! Mat.
Hi Mat! Thank you for the kind comments....we truly appreciate it. Our only interest in doing these videos is to pass on some useful or hopefully useful information while adding some inspiration, motivation and perhaps a little entertainment as well :-). Life is short, we should all love and care and leave this world better than we received it. Ok watches.....yes when I was looking I quickly found myself confused, overwhelmed and my head spinning with options, brands etc, etc. That said, I think this is really a personal decision. I really like my Garmin Fenix 5 however they make the sailing edition; Quantix 6 (buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/699976) but this really only makes sense if your boat has Garmin electronics which allows them to "communicate" with each other. My Fenix 5 has many features, some of which I've never used but the battery life is amazing. I know it probably sounds silly but I also love that I can snap on and off different watch bands for a different look. I can go weeks on a single charge. Suunto would have been my other choice. I think they make a fantastic watch as well. ~Andy
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 HELLO Andy! I really appreciate your reply. I realized almost the same conclusion regarding to the Garmin watches. That Quatix version looks great and very dedicated for sailing, but the Fenix series can be very useful for sailing as well. I will check their features to try to discern the best option for me. I mean I have to decide whether the quatix version is worth the price or not. Thank you again for your useful and motivational videos, have good sailings and enjoyable days ! Mat.
Hi Joe! We've had long talks with our dear friend Captain Richard about all kinds of things, including security and our dinghy but thank you very much for your concerns and comment. We really appreciate it. Stay safe!
Hi Guys! We have been watching every sailing videos that we could find on RUclips and we are thinking about buying a catamaran to live on during winter times in Bahamas/Florida, but we never lived on one before, so we are not sure if we would like that kind of a life style. What whould you guys suggest we do to help us make this decision? We would greatly apretiate any suggestions. Thank you!
Hi Inna, in our opinion, the number one thing that needs to be in alignment is that everyone in your family is "on board" so to speak with the idea of this kind of adventure. If everyone is excited to go do it than the rest is relatively easy. That said, you may want to charter a boat for a few, maybe 3-4 days so you all get the feel of what it's like to be on a boat 24 hours a day. Depending on the weather and where you are sailing / traveling, the seas may not always be nice and smooth. There needs to be a realty check that being on a boat is not all about sunsets, beaches and drinks although that is a part of it. For the selection of the boat, that really depends on where you plan to cruise. There is a difference in a "coastal cruising" boat VS a blue water "off-shore" vessel. I can tell you that in our case, Maki and I in our childhood years spent time on boats on lakes and rivers but nothing in the ocean. We took sailing classes for monohull sailboats and really enjoyed it. I then took extended classes for catamaran sailing as it is very different from a monohull sailboat. I jumped on any opportunity that came our way for me to travel with other boat owners in helping them move their catamarans from one location to another. As a family we decided that we really wanted this life experience and then we simply set our goals, stayed focused and made it happen. The fact that you're asking the question says to me that you (and hopefully your entire family) have been thinking about it and talking about it. We love this experience. Our boys are seeing and doing new things every day which is enriching their life experience. Catching fish, crabs, seeing dolphins, sharks, sting rays etc. Everything is a learning experience. Living on a boat brings utter peace and tranquility and sometimes moments of hectic chaos. It will test and improve your relationships (as long as everyone wanted to be on the boat in the first place :-). You become a team, a stronger bonded family. You experience and respect weather in a way you never have before and being on a boat means you are interacting with Mother Nature daily. It really all boils down to one question: Do you all want to do this? Is everyone excited to have this experience? Ok I know that was two questions but you get where I'm going with this. If the answer is "Yes", you will make it happen and you will all experience wonderful life memories together. Stay safe and all the best! ~Andy and the crew
Note: on many boats you can operate the anchor with the port engine power on but without the engine running. In case you may have issues with the port engine but need to operate the anchor.
Hi Shawn, yes our boat is set up the same way. We also have a system that allows us to “jump start” the engine battery with House Batteries and we opted for the back up foot switch to retrieve the anchor in case the handheld controller goes out, although we have an extra one of those on board and also a Manual Anchor Recovery Tool that allows us to retrieve the anchor without the use of any power assist.
Hi Frank! We purchased the Spinlock Cento vest for our boys. We added the Spinlock LED bladder lights which light up the yellow bladders to make it easy to see in the dark. We also added the Spray Hood option so they don't swallow water as ocean waves hit them in the face. Here's a link if this helps: www.spinlock.co.uk/en/categories/lifejackets/product_groups/deckvest-cento-junior All the best and stay safe! ~Andy
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 I was about to mention that, but decided to read comments first to see if someone else had!!! Well first I checked to see if there was another Charleston in NC I didn't know about, as I am new to living in the South. LMBO!
Fodrie said people can try to determine how much shark activity is in the water by taking a spoon, dipping it in the water, and tasting it. According to Fordie, the saltier the water, the more likelihood of sharks.
Living around water almost all of my life, I can assure you that the way Richard rolled up your black rope on the dock makes it look like a big black poisonous water moccasin snake.
Hi VonBluesman! We loved the way Richard laid out our dock lines.....they looked cool to us. You'd be amazed at how creative crews and dock hands get with the lines. :-). Anyway thanks for joining the adventure......hope you continue to enjoy the videos. Stay safe! ~Andy
Hello Jogi! Dein Englisch ist kein Problem. Ich wünschte, wir sprachen Deutsch! Thank you for joining our sailing adventure. Hope you continue to enjoy the videos! Best ~Andy
Does he really expect that boy to tie the boat and throw the line..lol id rather he wait in the cabin till I've finished docking..... At least until he gets bigger..
Our boys have learned to be a great part of our family crew and impress dockhands every time we dock. Yesterday the dock master incorrectly cleated off our lines and it was our boys that went around the dock and fixed them all. Maki and I believe in involving them in all aspects of this adventure and in so doing we teach them and pass on a real life experience far beyond just boating.
Great job making your kids capable and contributing. I learned to help dock and anchor our live aboard 63 ft WWII Torpedo Recovery MV at 5. My brother was gone all day with the dinghy at the age of 9. My 16 y.o. brother was sailing a 19 ft open cockpit lightning class sailboat throughout the Med with no outboard. We grew up joyful, capable, and respectful of the power of nature. Boating is life and death at times. Hiding in the cabin won’t make them safer. -
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Maki and Andy, this video is absolutely amazing and full of very necessary information that will save a lot of time to help anyone in making decisions in how to outfit their catamaran. We are amazed how much knowledge you both have gained in such a short time. We are always looking forward to your next episode with great anticipation! We are so proud of you both along with our great grandsons! Thank you and please stay safe.
Thanks Dad! 😘😊. There's definitely a lot to learn and think about but it becomes second nature after a while. That said, making the initial decisions is a big deal because unfortunately all this stuff isn't free and making the wrong decisions will be costly. Just trying to pay it forward and help others that want to chase their dreams of sailing the big blue oceans (or lakes). Hugs and love from all of us including your two "Floating Chef's" grandsons! 😜
These videos are fantastic. Your two boys will remember these experiences forever,
Hi Peter, Thank you for your kind comment......we really appreciate it. Our boys are very much enjoying this new life experience and as parents we count our blessings to be able to do this as a family now while Oliver and Lukas are still young but old enough to remember this adventure for the rest of their lives. Thank you for joining the journey with us!
What can I say but.... Loving it... Don’t be afraid to share a few laughs with us. I still walk into walls in the morning and I have been getting out of bed all my life. Cheers.... :))
hahaha we've been known to walk into a few walls ourselves! Thanks for the comment and joining the journey with us. We'll be putting out more videos pushing to make them weekly and we'll definitely dial in some laughter :-).
Great channel...love how you are taking the time to learn things the right way and teaching the kids.
Thank you Don. We thought if we're going to invest into a boat like this and take our kids out on the open seas, we better know what we're doing! :-). The boys LOVE being on the boat and all the new places they've had a chance to see and learn about!
Another great video. I know the boys are just loving the new adventures. Can’t wait for the next episode to see what everyone is doing.
Us too!
The White Egret reminds me of growing up in the rice fields of Norcal! I really like all the precautions you guys take with your boys safety!
The White Egret is an awesome bird! Especially when they walk the tight rope on our dock lines :-). In past chapters of our lives both Maki and I worked in the airline industry which hammered safety first into our heads. We are out here to have a great life experience with our boys and show them this beautiful world of ours but safety first. I worked in the entertainment industry for years and there was always a posted sign on set that read: "Safety Is No Accident!" Thanks for joining the adventure.....we truly hope you enjoy the videos! All the best, ~Andy
Wow, that intro thanking the front liners gave me the goosebumps! Awesome !
HI Noli, Glad you liked it, it took about 4 hours to put that 1min. intro together..but we wanted to pass on strong and emotional message for all the frontline health workers and we truly hope we succeeded! Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care and be safe! ~Maki and the OliLuki Crew
I am glad to see you living your dream together. I think having everyone involved is a great way to become a team. All of your sailing related activities can count toward schooling.
Hi Dee, we are big believers in every family member knowing as much as possible. Not only are the boys learning a lot but we become a stronger, safer crew. Along the way we are all learning, seeing and doing many new things and best of making great family memories together :-). Thank you for joining the journey....we hope you enjoy the videos! Stay safe and take care! Andy
What a spectacular intro! I really like the idea of having a fresh intro, especially for current times. Y'all are going to become epic videographers. I am amazed how each of you work as a team. Andy is a great teacher for these young boys. 👍
Obviously, the first time around, showing the boys the mechanical aspects was for us viewers also. I don't expect they will get everything the very first time, nor do I expect the repetition of instruction for them to be in every video. They will grasp it soon. Way to go Dad! Much better than any other "kid boat" channel I have seen. 👏
No clue where Maki gets her cooking skills, or what the dishes are. But, everything I have seen so far looks amazing 😋. Eventually she will have to share some recipes through video instruction with us once y'all get your routine sorted and you are more settled in.
Great safety features for the boys. I'm hooked on this channel and just one more video to be caught up. S/V OliLuki did not disappoint ❤️🤙
Hi Curt! Thank you very much for your kind words. Both Maki and I work very well as a team to take advantage of every teachable moment out here on the boat. Literally everything is a learning or teaching moment for us all and we decided as parents before moving aboard the boat the best way for the boys to learn was to be active crew members doing the daily chores and activities. They now know several sailing knots they understand tacking and point of sail etc, etc. as well as clean and scrubbing the boat down regularly. All things they had no clue about before starting out. Maki loves cooking and really takes care of us all with super nutritious foods! She said she'll be happy to share her recipes so stay tuned!
So very happy for your family. My family traveled and lived in many countries with me until I retired. It was a great way to grow up for them.I could imagine what it is like aboard. Have fun teaching and showing the boys things they will never forget!
What a great gift you gave your family to travel to so many countries to see and learn so many new cultures, foods, languages, religions, traditions etc. Great memories they'll always have with them! The boys are loving learning and seeing so many new things. We are very grateful to be able to do this at their age. Thanks for joining the journey.....hope you continue to enjoy the videos! Stay safe...... ~Andy & Maki
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 I wish the same for your family. These memories, we often talk about and laugh about. The languages, I arrived to pick up my son at his school one day..earlier than normal. I saw him playing with another boy off in the distance and as they ran they yelled, having the time of their lives. I only realized that he was speaking Mandarin when they were very near. So many stories...
@@GS-kx1ys How cool is that! Children are absolutely amazing at how fast they learn and pick up information. With their minds wide open anything is possible! All the very best to you and your family! Stay safe :-)
Nice to continue to enjoy your journey. You guys know where I am floating and wishing I was a crewman on that Catamaran! Stay safe.
Great to hear from you! Hope you are both well :-). Hope it's not to crazy where you're floating :-)). We'll definitely be in touch as we head back South! Stay safe! All the best, ~Andy, Maki, Oliver and Lukas
love this gorgeos videos !! you made dreams come true... big hugs from vienna (austria)
Thank you so much!
We tried the Gibanica it was delicious thank you🎉🎉🎉
Ahh that's fantastic! So glad you enjoyed it! It's even better with your favorite coffee or tea :-).
I really like this channel. The editing is soooo good! I wish there were more episodes.
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'll let Maki know you love the editing.....she works so hard to make each video and good as possible. We have had many comments asking for more videos and I promise more are coming with more frequency. Thanks again for joining the journey with us and stay safe!
Good girl Mahi ❤️
My favorite crew! What to say, you are the bes, brave and with the good energy..Maki bravo for sailing! Andy, Oliver and Lucas really serious crew...Hugs and kisses from Belgrade Ivana Jankovic :)
P.S. Pie looks perfect :)
Hi Ivana! So good to hear from you! We are so very much enjoying our time on OliLuki and sailing / traveling. It's a great experience for Maki and I but we are the most excited about seeing Oliver and Lukas's eyes wide open, seeing and learning so many new things every day. We hope to head your way and have you on board.......that will be fantastic! ~Andy
Nice thought into your intro. Great team! guys, it's always a pleasure seeing your video. I can"t wait to see the next one.
Thanks so much Francois. Given the global event of Covid-19 and all the crazy hard work the medical sector is doing to help, we want to take a moment to say "Thank You". Thank you for your kind comment....we truly hope you continue to enjoy the videos! We are working hard to try to release them with more frequency :-). All the best and stay safe! ~Andy & Maki
Great videos. The wife and boys are doing great!
The whole family has morphed into a great crew as safety is number one for us all. Thanks for joining the adventure with us! Stay safe :-)
Good to see you guys...any plans for out of Florida ? Happy sailing to you guys, be safe till the next one..!!
Hi Anura, we are slowly heading out of FL...( we do love FL way to much) you will see it in our next video! Thanks for watching! Be safe, ~Maki and the crew
Please commit to at least ONE video a week of at least 5 minutes. Yes, your videos are that good. Besides I am living vicariously through you and the family. God Bless and be safe!
Hi Bob! We are going to start putting videos out once a week, even if it's less than 10 minutes in length. It has been a crazy busy few months as we've been getting into our sailing groove, but we're now on a roll and we have lots to share so stay tuned! Thank you for spending a part of your day with us....hope you continue to enjoy the videos! All the best and stay safe! ~Andy
Hope this Isaias storm doesn’t mess up your plans, stay safe. Cheers.
Hi Manolo, we're already tucked in nicely at a marina and will hang here until the storm passes :-). Then it's time to travel further up the Chesapeake!
This is a continuing great story. I just love watching the boys, and the incredible adventure they're preparing to go on. Both are so equally adorable, and it's just wonderful watching them soak up all that instruction. What a beautiful boat too, a magnificent vessel for a family. On your life jackets, do they have a water activated personal locator beacon?
Hi David, Thank you so much for the kind comment. The boys are so incredibly excited to be on the boat and seeing so many new places. They definitely soak up everything wether we're teaching them directly or they are just watching and learning. They both said they are ready to drive the boat! :-). Yes we have a rescueME MOB1 from Ocean Signal (oceansignal.com/products/mob1/) for each of us. The boys LOVE all the gadgets and have learned how to use them all :-). Fun is on the menu but safety is and always will be our absolute priority aboard OliLuki. Thanks so much for joining the journey with us! Stay safe! ~Andy
Other getting my home state, NC mixed up with SC, awesome presentation & strong editing once again. Look forward to more episodes.
Thanks Angus, I knew I messed up something :-) ...I am always checking my spelling but didn't double check the correct state...must be the ocean, way too many waives and those pretty sunsets. Thanks for the comment, always welcomed! Best to you, ~Maki and the Crew
I'm enjoying comparing your experience with the pod cast 'covert castaway' . They are picking their boat up in France ( not a leopard) , I'm surprised to you did have your boys do a simple practical sailing class . Cheers Warren
Our boys attended sailing school in Newport, CA which they absolutely loved and excelled in. It was AMAZING to see them sail and tack through a set course! We felt it very important they understand the basics of sailing along with the terminology of the sailing world before we started this adventure. It has proven to be a great investment of time and money as they are now very active members of our crew. :-). Thank you for joining our journey. Stay safe! ~Andy
wonderful stuff guys
Thanks John! Glad you're enjoying the videos! All the best :-). Andy & Maki
Hello !, I have discovered your channel, some weeks ago, and I have to say that your history is especially motivational, for many families like ours. Thanks for sharing a part of your life in this way, that is so kind from you. In this "social media" environment, it not easy to find something remarkable and inspirational to improve the quality of life as a family, especially for the kids in the middle of the best growing up age. I have a question regarding some gadgets you use, I really apprecieate it your advice about watches for sailing, according to your experience. I am looking for a worth it wristwatch, and I check some brans like Garmin or Suunto, but it is really difficult to find the right one. I appreciate your answer and comments, about that. I really enjoy you videos, thanks for those and take care ! Have a good sailings ! Mat.
Hi Mat! Thank you for the kind comments....we truly appreciate it. Our only interest in doing these videos is to pass on some useful or hopefully useful information while adding some inspiration, motivation and perhaps a little entertainment as well :-). Life is short, we should all love and care and leave this world better than we received it.
Ok watches.....yes when I was looking I quickly found myself confused, overwhelmed and my head spinning with options, brands etc, etc. That said, I think this is really a personal decision. I really like my Garmin Fenix 5 however they make the sailing edition; Quantix 6 (buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/699976) but this really only makes sense if your boat has Garmin electronics which allows them to "communicate" with each other. My Fenix 5 has many features, some of which I've never used but the battery life is amazing. I know it probably sounds silly but I also love that I can snap on and off different watch bands for a different look. I can go weeks on a single charge. Suunto would have been my other choice. I think they make a fantastic watch as well. ~Andy
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 HELLO Andy! I really appreciate your reply. I realized almost the same conclusion regarding to the Garmin watches. That Quatix version looks great and very dedicated for sailing, but the Fenix series can be very useful for sailing as well. I will check their features to try to discern the best option for me. I mean I have to decide whether the quatix version is worth the price or not. Thank you again for your useful and motivational videos, have good sailings and enjoyable days ! Mat.
Now is the time to start growing your basil. Hey did you talk with Richard about security. Lock that dingy.
Hi Joe! We've had long talks with our dear friend Captain Richard about all kinds of things, including security and our dinghy but thank you very much for your concerns and comment. We really appreciate it. Stay safe!
Hi Guys! We have been watching every sailing videos that we could find on RUclips and we are thinking about buying a catamaran to live on during winter times in Bahamas/Florida, but we never lived on one before, so we are not sure if we would like that kind of a life style.
What whould you guys suggest we do to help us make this decision?
We would greatly apretiate any suggestions. Thank you!
Hi Inna, in our opinion, the number one thing that needs to be in alignment is that everyone in your family is "on board" so to speak with the idea of this kind of adventure. If everyone is excited to go do it than the rest is relatively easy. That said, you may want to charter a boat for a few, maybe 3-4 days so you all get the feel of what it's like to be on a boat 24 hours a day. Depending on the weather and where you are sailing / traveling, the seas may not always be nice and smooth. There needs to be a realty check that being on a boat is not all about sunsets, beaches and drinks although that is a part of it. For the selection of the boat, that really depends on where you plan to cruise. There is a difference in a "coastal cruising" boat VS a blue water "off-shore" vessel. I can tell you that in our case, Maki and I in our childhood years spent time on boats on lakes and rivers but nothing in the ocean. We took sailing classes for monohull sailboats and really enjoyed it. I then took extended classes for catamaran sailing as it is very different from a monohull sailboat. I jumped on any opportunity that came our way for me to travel with other boat owners in helping them move their catamarans from one location to another. As a family we decided that we really wanted this life experience and then we simply set our goals, stayed focused and made it happen. The fact that you're asking the question says to me that you (and hopefully your entire family) have been thinking about it and talking about it. We love this experience. Our boys are seeing and doing new things every day which is enriching their life experience. Catching fish, crabs, seeing dolphins, sharks, sting rays etc. Everything is a learning experience. Living on a boat brings utter peace and tranquility and sometimes moments of hectic chaos. It will test and improve your relationships (as long as everyone wanted to be on the boat in the first place :-). You become a team, a stronger bonded family. You experience and respect weather in a way you never have before and being on a boat means you are interacting with Mother Nature daily. It really all boils down to one question: Do you all want to do this? Is everyone excited to have this experience? Ok I know that was two questions but you get where I'm going with this. If the answer is "Yes", you will make it happen and you will all experience wonderful life memories together. Stay safe and all the best! ~Andy and the crew
Note: on many boats you can operate the anchor with the port engine power on but without the engine running. In case you may have issues with the port engine but need to operate the anchor.
Hi Shawn, yes our boat is set up the same way. We also have a system that allows us to “jump start” the engine battery with House Batteries and we opted for the back up foot switch to retrieve the anchor in case the handheld controller goes out, although we have an extra one of those on board and also a Manual Anchor Recovery Tool that allows us to retrieve the anchor without the use of any power assist.
what kind of pfd you have for your awesome boy's need to purchase one for my son.
Hi Frank! We purchased the Spinlock Cento vest for our boys. We added the Spinlock LED bladder lights which light up the yellow bladders to make it easy to see in the dark. We also added the Spray Hood option so they don't swallow water as ocean waves hit them in the face. Here's a link if this helps: www.spinlock.co.uk/en/categories/lifejackets/product_groups/deckvest-cento-junior
All the best and stay safe! ~Andy
Actually it is Charleston SC not NC
Soo true, Thanks Chs, my bad...Best to you! ~Maki and the crew
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 I was about to mention that, but decided to read comments first to see if someone else had!!! Well first I checked to see if there was another Charleston in NC I didn't know about, as I am new to living in the South. LMBO!
Fodrie said people can try to determine how much shark activity is in the water by taking a spoon, dipping it in the water, and tasting it. According to Fordie, the saltier the water, the more likelihood of sharks.
hmmm.....interesting!
Living around water almost all of my life, I can assure you that the way Richard rolled up your black rope on the dock makes it look like a big black poisonous water moccasin snake.
Hi VonBluesman! We loved the way Richard laid out our dock lines.....they looked cool to us. You'd be amazed at how creative crews and dock hands get with the lines. :-). Anyway thanks for joining the adventure......hope you continue to enjoy the videos. Stay safe! ~Andy
It looked exactly like. Huge black poisonous snake to me..... Not!
u wash dishes v well!
Hahaha......thanks! All a part of being a crew! thanks for joining the journey with us!
Greatings from Germany - I like your Channel - but excuse my English is not so good - Greetings from Jogi
Hello Jogi! Dein Englisch ist kein Problem. Ich wünschte, wir sprachen Deutsch! Thank you for joining our sailing adventure. Hope you continue to enjoy the videos! Best ~Andy
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 thx for answering - I will do my best
Does he really expect that boy to tie the boat and throw the line..lol id rather he wait in the cabin till I've finished docking..... At least until he gets bigger..
Our boys have learned to be a great part of our family crew and impress dockhands every time we dock. Yesterday the dock master incorrectly cleated off our lines and it was our boys that went around the dock and fixed them all. Maki and I believe in involving them in all aspects of this adventure and in so doing we teach them and pass on a real life experience far beyond just boating.
Great job making your kids capable and contributing. I learned to help dock and anchor our live aboard 63 ft WWII Torpedo Recovery MV at 5. My brother was gone all day with the dinghy at the age of 9. My 16 y.o. brother was sailing a 19 ft open cockpit lightning class sailboat throughout the Med with no outboard. We grew up joyful, capable, and respectful of the power of nature. Boating is life and death at times. Hiding in the cabin won’t make them safer. -